Atty. Tara Michele Lay

Atty. Tara Michele Lay

Tara Michele Lay is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, trademarks, intellectual property litigation and 3 other areas of law. Tara received a B.S. degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 2008, and has been licensed for 12 years.

New York New York 12 yrs experience 12 year
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Profile Summary

About Tara Michele Lay at a glance

Tara Michele Lay is a patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and energy attorney based in New York, New York. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2014), New York (2014), and Alberta registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2015). Educated at Western Michigan University - Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 2013) and Middle Tennessee State University (B.S., 2008). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Tara Michele Lay is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, trademarks, intellectual property litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Tara received a B.S. degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 2008, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • Tara practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Tara Michele Lay's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tara Michele Lay handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Energy & Utilities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Tara Michele Lay

Where is Tara Michele Lay's law office located?
Tara Michele Lay's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tara Michele Lay handle?
Tara Michele Lay focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Tara Michele Lay practiced law?
Tara Michele Lay has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Tara Michele Lay go to law school?
Tara Michele Lay earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (B.S., 2008).
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Education

J.D.
Western Michigan University - Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 2013
B.S.
Middle Tennessee State University
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2014
New York
Admitted: 2014
Alberta registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2015

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